Learn the basics of how to weave a friendship bracelet or decorative cord using the simple kumihimo technique! Coloured thread or yarn and a circle of cardboard are all you need to make a wide variety of patterns.

Use the materials provided, or feel free to bring your own thread!

Ages: 12 to 18

A Digital Story is a powerful Media and Digital Literacy activity, created by weaving digital photographs, video, voice, text and music into a digital video project. Participants will get the chance to reflect on the self and identity.

This personal narrative documentary workshop provides an easily-accessible opportunity to reflect on your own strengths, culture, responsibilities, and dreams for your future. For ages 13-18.

A Library Chromebook will be available for each participant during the program. 

The presenter will be virtual on Zoom.

• Monday: Pre-Production: Brainstorming ideas, Storyboarding our narration.
• Wednesday: Production: Photography Composition, collecting elements we need.
• Friday: Post-Production: Recording our voice, using iMovie to edit, adding sound & titles.

Presented by Hands On Media. 

This program is also available on Zoom: Digital Storytelling – 3-day series 

For absolutely anyone who wants to learn about makeup! We will go over foundation, eyeshadows, eyeliner, and hopefully false lashes! We will also cover key products like primer, setting spray, and colour correctors. You don’t have to own any makeup to take this course, as you will get some useful tips and suggestions to build up your collection. If you already have makeup, you can pull it out and follow along with the tutorials! 

This program is taught by cosplayer Jessica Harkonnen.  

About Jessica Harkonnen 

Jessica considers herself a “Cosplay Engineer” because she makes things that are big enough that they need, well, engineering, to be possible. Jessica also regularly participates in panels at conventions because she loves to share her skills to help all cosplayers make their dreams into real costumes. Jessica is an ally and wants to make her panels a safe place for everyone to learn. 

Registration required. Registrants will receive an additional email with the Zoom link ahead of the program. 

This program talks about creating artistic, anime, and fantasy shapes - but if you have already taken Makeup Basics, you’ll have an advantage. Learn popular drag techniques like glueing down your eyebrows and applying false eyelashes, mixed with fantasy techniques like painting your skin a colour and adding textures, freckles, and art.

If you want to follow along workshop-style, you need:  

• Water-based face paint.  
• Washable glue stick 
• Concealer 
• False eyelashes & glue  
• A variety of makeup brushes, with at least 1 big fluffy brush, two medium fluffy brushes, one small fluffy brush and one thin liner brush

This program is taught by cosplayer Jessica Harkonnen.  

About Jessica Harkonnen 

Jessica considers herself a “Cosplay Engineer” because she makes things that are big enough that they need, well, engineering, to be possible. Jessica also regularly participates in panels at conventions because she loves to share her skills to help all cosplayers make their dreams into real costumes. Jessica is an ally and wants to make her panels a safe place for everyone to learn. 

Registration required. Registrants will receive an additional email with the Zoom link ahead of the program.